Opportunity ID: 275038

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: PRMECON-15-GR-001-WHA-030915
Funding Opportunity Title: Creating Social and Economic Opportunity to Strengthen Citizen Security; Promoting Transparency to Encourage a Culture that Resists Corruption
Opportunity Category: Other
Opportunity Category Explanation: CategoryExplanation
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Business and Commerce
Community Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 4
Assistance Listings: 19.750 — Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (WHA) Grant Programs (including Energy and Climate Partnership for the Americas)
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Mar 09, 2015
Last Updated Date: Apr 07, 2015
Original Closing Date for Applications: Apr 30, 2015
Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 30, 2015
Archive Date: May 30, 2015
Estimated Total Program Funding: $900,000
Award Ceiling: $250,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligibility Category: U.S. Non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs) having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS or overseas-based NGOs, U.S. and overseas-based public and private institutions of higher education, and public international organizations

Additional Information

Agency Name: U.S. Mission to Costa Rica
Description: EXECUTIVE SUMMARYThe U.S. Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica announces a Notification of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to create social and economic opportunity to strengthen citizen security, and promote government transparency to encourage a culture that resists corruption. U.S. Embassy San Jose intends to issue four awards in an amount not to exceed $900,000 in total funding. The anticipated start date for this activity is September 30, 2015, and project periods should not exceed two years. This funding will support United States Government (USG) objectives under the Central America Regional Security Initiative (CARSI). Within Central America (Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama), the United States works with partner nations to strengthen institutions to counter the effects of organized crime, uphold the rule of law, and protect human rights. Institution building is coupled with prevention projects that dissuade at-risk youth from turning to crime and gangs and community policing projects that engage local communities on citizen security issues. U.S. Embassy San Jose invites qualified U.S. non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs) having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS or overseas-based NGOs, U.S. and overseas-based public and private institutions of higher education, and public international organizations to submit proposals that include an implementation strategy to address one of the following two objectives:1. Provide job creation opportunities for youth and women in economically-disadvantaged communities. Proposals should help create safe streets by providing economic opportunities in these communities as attractive alternatives for at-risk populations that may turn to crime and illicit drugs for their livelihood.2. Promote and improve government transparency to increase citizens’ access to and awareness of all levels and formats of government services with an emphasis on e-government. Proposals should promote strong, capable and accountable government in Costa Rica through projects that streamline bureaucracy by enabling, for instance, entrepreneurs and businesses to more efficiently navigate the required processes to start a business in Costa Rica. U.S. Embassy San Jose reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted and will determine the resulting level of funding for the award. The authority for this NOFO is found in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. Eligible organizations interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read this NOFO thoroughly to understand the type of project sought and the application submission requirements and evaluation process.For further information, please contact:U.S. Embassy San Jose E-mail SanJoseCarsiESF@state.govTelephone 2219-2483
Link to Additional Information: Full NOFO available on U.S. Embassy San Jose website
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Tiamath Zambrano

Grants Officer Representative

Phone 506-2519-2483
Email:SanJoseCarsiESF@state.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
The U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica website page where the NOFO document can be found (http://costarica.usembassy.gov/nofo.html) has been updated to include a video of the Question and Answer (Q&A) Session on the NOFO with prospective grantees that took place on March 27, 2015. The direct YouTube link to the Q&A Session is:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19dNz4wlLjo&feature=youtu.be
Apr 07, 2015
Apr 07, 2015

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: PRMECON-15-GR-001-WHA-030915
Funding Opportunity Title: Creating Social and Economic Opportunity to Strengthen Citizen Security; Promoting Transparency to Encourage a Culture that Resists Corruption
Opportunity Category: Other
Opportunity Category Explanation: CategoryExplanation
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Business and Commerce
Community Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 4
Assistance Listings: 19.750 — Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (WHA) Grant Programs (including Energy and Climate Partnership for the Americas)
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Mar 09, 2015
Last Updated Date: Apr 07, 2015
Original Closing Date for Applications: Apr 30, 2015
Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 30, 2015
Archive Date: May 30, 2015
Estimated Total Program Funding: $900,000
Award Ceiling: $250,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligibility Category: U.S. Non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs) having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS or overseas-based NGOs, U.S. and overseas-based public and private institutions of higher education, and public international organizations

Additional Information

Agency Name: U.S. Mission to Costa Rica
Description: EXECUTIVE SUMMARYThe U.S. Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica announces a Notification of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to create social and economic opportunity to strengthen citizen security, and promote government transparency to encourage a culture that resists corruption. U.S. Embassy San Jose intends to issue four awards in an amount not to exceed $900,000 in total funding. The anticipated start date for this activity is September 30, 2015, and project periods should not exceed two years. This funding will support United States Government (USG) objectives under the Central America Regional Security Initiative (CARSI). Within Central America (Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama), the United States works with partner nations to strengthen institutions to counter the effects of organized crime, uphold the rule of law, and protect human rights. Institution building is coupled with prevention projects that dissuade at-risk youth from turning to crime and gangs and community policing projects that engage local communities on citizen security issues. U.S. Embassy San Jose invites qualified U.S. non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs) having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS or overseas-based NGOs, U.S. and overseas-based public and private institutions of higher education, and public international organizations to submit proposals that include an implementation strategy to address one of the following two objectives:1. Provide job creation opportunities for youth and women in economically-disadvantaged communities. Proposals should help create safe streets by providing economic opportunities in these communities as attractive alternatives for at-risk populations that may turn to crime and illicit drugs for their livelihood.2. Promote and improve government transparency to increase citizens’ access to and awareness of all levels and formats of government services with an emphasis on e-government. Proposals should promote strong, capable and accountable government in Costa Rica through projects that streamline bureaucracy by enabling, for instance, entrepreneurs and businesses to more efficiently navigate the required processes to start a business in Costa Rica. U.S. Embassy San Jose reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted and will determine the resulting level of funding for the award. The authority for this NOFO is found in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. Eligible organizations interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read this NOFO thoroughly to understand the type of project sought and the application submission requirements and evaluation process.For further information, please contact:U.S. Embassy San Jose E-mail SanJoseCarsiESF@state.govTelephone 2219-2483
Link to Additional Information: Full NOFO available on U.S. Embassy San Jose website
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Tiamath Zambrano

Grants Officer Representative

Phone 506-2519-2483
Email:SanJoseCarsiESF@state.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: PRMECON-15-GR-001-WHA-030915
Funding Opportunity Title: Creating Social and Economic Opportunity to Strengthen Citizen Security; Promoting Transparency to Encourage a Culture that Resists Corruption
Opportunity Category: Other
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Business and Commerce
Community Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 4
Assistance Listings: 19.750 — Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (WHA) Grant Programs (including Energy and Climate Partnership for the Americas)
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Apr 07, 2015
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 30, 2015
Archive Date: May 30, 2015
Estimated Total Program Funding: $900,000
Award Ceiling: $250,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligibility Category: U.S. Non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs) having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS or overseas-based NGOs, U.S. and overseas-based public and private institutions of higher education, and public international organizations

Additional Information

Agency Name: U.S. Mission to Costa Rica
Description: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The U.S. Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica announces a Notification of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to create social and economic opportunity to strengthen citizen security, and promote government transparency to encourage a culture that resists corruption. U.S. Embassy San Jose intends to issue four awards in an amount not to exceed $900,000 in total funding. The anticipated start date for this activity is September 30, 2015, and project periods should not exceed two years.

This funding will support United States Government (USG) objectives under the Central America Regional Security Initiative (CARSI). Within Central America (Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama), the United States works with partner nations to strengthen institutions to counter the effects of organized crime, uphold the rule of law, and protect human rights. Institution building is coupled with prevention projects that dissuade at-risk youth from turning to crime and gangs and community policing projects that engage local communities on citizen security issues.

U.S. Embassy San Jose invites qualified U.S. non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs) having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS or overseas-based NGOs, U.S. and overseas-based public and private institutions of higher education, and public international organizations to submit proposals that include an implementation strategy to address one of the following two objectives:

1. Provide job creation opportunities for youth and women in economically-disadvantaged communities. Proposals should help create safe streets by providing economic opportunities in these communities as attractive alternatives for at-risk populations that may turn to crime and illicit drugs for their livelihood.

2. Promote and improve government transparency to increase citizens’ access to and awareness of all levels and formats of government services with an emphasis on e-government. Proposals should promote strong, capable and accountable government in Costa Rica through projects that streamline bureaucracy by enabling, for instance, entrepreneurs and businesses to more efficiently navigate the required processes to start a business in Costa Rica.

U.S. Embassy San Jose reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted and will determine the resulting level of funding for the award. The authority for this NOFO is found in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.

Eligible organizations interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read this NOFO thoroughly to understand the type of project sought and the application submission requirements and evaluation process.

For further information, please contact:
U.S. Embassy San Jose
E-mail SanJoseCarsiESF@state.gov
Telephone 2219-2483

Link to Additional Information: Full NOFO available on U.S. Embassy San Jose website
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Tiamath Zambrano

Grants Officer Representative

Phone 506-2519-2483
Email:SanJoseCarsiESF@state.gov

Related Documents

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Tiamath Zambrano
Grants Officer Representative
Phone 506-2519-2483
Email: SanJoseCarsiESF@state.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
19.750 SANJOSECARSIESF NOFO 2015 PKG00215809 Mar 09, 2015 Apr 30, 2015 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

275038 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf

275038 Budget-1.1.pdf

275038 Project-1.1.pdf

275038 SF424A-1.0.pdf

275038 SF424B-1.1.pdf

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